Author Note: Ane (on-A) is sister in Japanese. If pronounced like ane (on-E), it's brother in Japanese. One word, two pronunciations, two meanings, both for siblings.

~CWA

Chapter 6- Embarrassing Question:

Third Person:

"She's getting pretty popular," Kyoya remarked and it was true. Mia was getting more popular with the hosts. Kyoya was happy since her presence had raised sales- which was always a good thing. Currently, however, the hosting hours had just finished. Mia looked up and yawned cutely.

"You are so cute," Tamaki squealed as he hugged her tightly. Mia gasped for air and eventually, he put her down. She yawned again and stretched. She sleepily handed over a piece of paper to Kyoya. He raised an eyebrow.

"Did you draw this?"

Mia nodded. The rest of the hosts gathered around.
"OH MY PRECIOUS DAUGHTER THAT IS SO GOOD!"
"Senpai," Haruhi said, "Stop choking her."
Tamaki let her go and retreated to his corner. The twins gave a thumbs up. Hunny cheered and Mori did his usual 'hmm' but Mia spotted a small smile on him. She blushed,
"It's….it's just something to say thanks…"

Mia had been working on that drawing for quite some time. It was expertly done. It showed Tamaki in the corner, with mushrooms on him and small gray clouds. Haruhi stood by with an annoyed expression on her face as the twins had their arms wrapped around her with smug looks. Takashi was on the other side of the room with a small smile on his face and Hunny was on his shoulder holding Usa-chan. Kyoya overlooked them all, pushing up his glasses with on hand and holding his notebook/clip board with the other. In the drawing, Mia was in the background blushing.

Tamaki pouted,
"Mia, you're in the background!"

She blushed,
"….most comfortable there."
Tamaki squealed again,
"OH MY DAUGHTER YOU ARE SO ADORABLE!"

After the club, Mia quickly headed to walk with Ritsu. They had plans to go to the park.
"Mind if I join you," Haruhi asked as she walked beside Mia. Mia shyly nodded,

"It's…fine with me."

Haruhi smiled. The shy girl was like a sister to Haruhi in some ways after all. Besides, she did want to speak with Ritsu. Sure enough, Ritsu did show up. He was a bit surprised that Haruhi was there- but he didn't complain. Mia looked between the two of them sheepishly,
"It's okay…isn't it?"

Ritsu nodded and they all left to the park. Ritsu couldn't but smile at Mia. Haruhi watched the both of them closely. Tamaki had told her to keep an eye on Mia- but she wasn't doing this for him. She was genuinely curious if Ritsu did care about her like a sister. Mia stood on her tippy-toes and still couldn't reach the pretty red rose. It was high up on the bush and even at her height- she couldn't reach it. Mia wanted that rose- it was perfect. Ritsu snuck up behind her and swept her up- putting her on his shoulder. She blushed but got the flower. Then Ritsu smirked and started to tickle her sides.

"Hahaha," Mia laughed loudly, "Please! Hahahaha! Stop!"

Even Haruhi couldn't help but smile at the sibling-like connection. Ritsu finally stopped and the flower, thankfully, was okay. Mia walked up to Haruhi and placed the flower in Haruhi's hair. Haruhi blinked. Mia blushed,
"For you, ane."

Haruhi smiled,
"Thanks….ane."

Haruhi:
After the park, we headed to the bakery shop. Mia's eyes lit up at the sight of sweets. I didn't know she liked sweets so much, but I shouldn't be surprised. She dragged me and Ritsu with her into the shop. I was a bit taken back by the boldness of the action- she usually didn't do things like that. Afterwards, she seemed a bit surprised herself and shyly looked away. She was adorable, even as cute as Hunny-senpai. She really was like a little sister to me. She was the only other sane one in the club, that's for sure. My father adored her as well- as she spent the night frequently. I have half the mind that he's honestly considering adopting her. Not that I would mind though.

Mia licked her lips.
"Which one do you want," the baker asked. Mia pointed to a small strawberry cake and a slice of blueberry. She paid and we went to a table. We split the small strawberry cake and Ritsu ate the blueberry one. She licked her lips.
"Thanks, Mia-chan," I said as I bowed my head slightly. She smiled and nodded. Ritsu said his thanks as well.

I found that Ritsu did treat her like a sister- so I didn't have to worry about the little girl anymore. Little wasn't the right term…she was a bit taller than me and more developed. But she was still a bit younger than I was.

After the stop at the bakery, we headed back to the park. Mia swung on the swings. She looked so innocent at times, but I noticed her eyes. Her eyes showed pain and sadness. A past that was best not to be remembered. I knew everyone thought I was a bit clueless- and sometimes I was. But not to things like that. She looked like a young kid though- so happy on the swings. I stood by Ritsu as we both watched her.

"She's like a little kid sometimes," I whispered. Ritsu nodded.

"She is….sometimes I wonder if I should talk to Father about adopting her."
I looked at him shocked. He blushed slightly,

"….But I know the mob-life isn't for her…What about you?"
I shifted,
"Honestly, I have thought about it- talking to Dad about adopting her…and I think he will. We talked and he thought we should- it's another mouth to feed, but we'll make it. Besides, he loves her to death."
"Then why haven't you," he glared slightly and I shrugged,

"Because we want to be a surprise, don't tell her."
Ritsu nodded and Mia returned from the swings. She looked at us curiously,
"What are you two talking about," she asked quietly. I smiled,
"It's fine, Mia-chan."
She blushed slightly and then nodded.

"M'kay…..Can I ask you guys something?"

"Of course, Mia-chan," we both said in union. Mia blushed,
"….it's about boys."

Ritsu blushed hard.
"How…how can I get one to like me," she asked shyly.

I smiled slightly,

"Is this about Chika-kun?"

Her face turned red and nodded slightly. I chuckled,
"Mia-chan, you need to be yourself, okay? He needs to like you, for you…and I am sure he likes you back."

Mia nodded eagerly and then hugged me tightly.
"Thanks, Haruhi-senpai."
"We're both first years…I've told you before, just call me Haruhi."
Mia smiled. Ritsu looked uncomfortable in all the girl-talk. I have never been good at love-advice, but I knew Chika-kun liked her back. It was obvious.

Third Person:

Chika hesitantly went up to his brother and Takashi after they had practiced in the dojo.
"I have a rather embarrassing question to ask," Chika whispered.
Hunny and Takashi shared a look.

"What is it Chika-kun?"
"…..How can I get a girl?"